The View’s Joy Behar downplayed rumors of strife and off-screen tensions between the show’s four outspoken co-hostess’ during her Election Day appearance on Rachael Ray’s Emmy-winning talk show.

“It is called The View — it’s not called The Nice View!” Joy explained. “We do have good ratings, so I think people do enjoy seeing lively arguments between women. I mean, that’s the way women talk to each other when things get hot. They always say, don’t talk religion or politics. Well, those are the two topics we like the best!”

The brash comedienne also denied rumors that she nearly clawed out the eyes of conservative co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck during a heated backstage face-off between the two women.

“She and I are pals. We’re friends! The minute the camera stops rolling, we’re discussing her daughter …We have a great relationship outside of the show.”